United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, V Class Member Badge, Civil Division, Cased Buy Now struck of fine Metal

struck of fine Metal

circa 1912 period issue

The left side has a silvered aluminum Hungarian Air Force insignia depicting a crowned royal eagle

The helmet is unmarked and demonstrates material fatigue consistent with age and wartime use

a gently worn uniform removed example

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, V Class Member Badge, Civil Division, Cased Buy Now struck of fine MetalTwo piece construction, in frosted silver, reverse hallmarked with the British lion, marked with a leopard's head (made in London), date marked "d" (1919) and maker marled "SG" (Garrard and Company Limited of London), measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 62. 3 mm (h), light contact, on its original type I civil ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, black pebbled leather look exterior, inscribed "M. B. E." in gold coloured ink